NC State Ranked No. 13 in D1Baseball’s Preseason Top 25

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NC State Ranked No. 13 in D1Baseball’s Preseason Top 25

1/16/2024 12:29:00 PM | Baseball

RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State baseball team was ranked No. 13 in D1Baseball's 2024 Preseason Top 25 poll, as announced by the publication on Tuesday morning.

NC State's spring roster is comprised of 39 student-athletes, featuring 20 returners and 19 newcomers (13 freshmen and six transfers). Earlier this month, D1Baseball tabbed NC State with the No. 5 freshman class in the nation and the No. 12 transfer class. The Wolfpack was ranked No. 19 in Perfect Game's preseason poll released on Jan. 5.

The Wolfpack finished its 2023 season with a 36-21 record, advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the 33^rd time in program history with a berth in the NCAA Columbia Regional. NC State has made an NCAA Regional appearance in 17 of the past 20 national tournaments dating back to 2003.

The Pack opens its 2024 season at home against VCU on Feb. 16. First pitch at Doak Field at Dail Park is set for 3 p.m.